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We have an exciting opportunity for a Lifestyle Activities Coordinator to join our team at Brook House Care Home in Cambridge, you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.
Excelcare is a family-owned care home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:
- £12.00 - £12.70 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
- Hours are 25 Hours per week. Monday to Friday
About the role:
- As the Lifestyle Activities Coordinator, you will be required to create and organise meaningful and engaging activities and a lifestyle programme throughout the home to enrich the lives of people living in the care home
- To do this you will need to include the teams, family members and the people living in our home to establish an understanding of the activities and lifestyle changes that would benefit them individually or as a group
- This could include activities within the home or creating partnerships with local community organisations, schools, colleges, churches and much more
- Planning days out is also encouraged, therefore a good knowledge of surrounding areas and external organisations is desirable
- This role aims to offer choice and empower the people living in the care home to create an enjoyable and social environment where we strive to ensure their individual outcomes are achieved
What we are looking for from you:
- Experience within a similar role is desirable or previous experience in a caring environment
- Be organised and well planned – looking to make a change utilising your caring nature and passion
- Confident, with a fun, can do attitude
- A genuine desire to improve the lives of older people
- Excellent communication/written skills
What we offer in return for your hard work:
- 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
- Free on-site parking*
- Enhanced bank holiday pay
- Annual salary review
- Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
- DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
- Comprehensive induction programme
- Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
- Paid uniform
- Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
- Team appreciation week
*Terms and Conditions apply
